Real Estate Department
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will support faculty research in a number of areas, including real estate, public policy, and urban economics. Job responsibilities include performing a variety of statistical and econometric analyses, writing research reports, collecting and maintaining databases, and providing research-related programming support. Independent thinking, a thorough understanding of economics, and self-motivation are highly valued in performing these functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science or another closely-related discipline; previous experience as a research analyst or pursing independent research is preferred. Computer programming skills are necessary; ability to analyze data and write reports required. We anticipate that the successful candidate would work at the Center for up to three years, before going on to graduate programs or careers in economics, finance, real estate, or related disciplines. Recent Research Analysts have been admitted to the Berkeley, LSE, Michigan, Penn, Stanford, and Yale doctoral programs in Economics, as well as MIT and Penn Statistics. This is a full-time position, starting in the summer of 2018.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply on-line at https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/ by searching for reference number: 07-27348.
In order for the application to be considered complete, please submit a brief cover letter, explaining your interest in the position, a resume, and an academic transcript. Applicants should also attach copies of their transcripts and send via email to Amy Joy Diehl at amydiehl@wharton.upenn.edu. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
ABOUT THE CENTER
The Samuel Zell and Robert Lurie Real Estate Center was established in 1983 by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania to promote excellence in real estate education and research. The Center is home to a distinguished research group, and is recognized as a leader in real estate, urban economics, finance, law, and design. Researchers at the Zell/ Lurie Center use state-of-the-art tools in applied economics and econometrics. The Wharton School is a world-class business school, a place where faculty conduct cutting- edge research and teach undergraduates and MBAs who will be future business leaders.
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual preference, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or veteran status.
